CANTERBURY DOINGS.

Otago Witness, Issue 3853, 17 January 1928, Page 56

CANTERBURY DOINGS.

By

Observer.

Ihe exceptionally quiet spell associated with the holiday period is now at an ond, and normal conditions are again the rule at Riccarton. The meeting which opens at 1 rentham on Saturday attracted a very strong list of nominations from this quar. tor, and though _some of the horses will not make the trip Riccarton stables will be well represented at the meeting. After Trentham there will be Wingatui to engage attention, and it is probable that the usual good muster from this quarter will be fotlnd at the Dunedin Jockey Club’s meeting next month.

The defection of Rapier from the Wellington Cup came as a bit of a surprise, it had been stated quite freely that he would be a starter. The Greyspear horse is m great health after his Auckland trip, but apparently he is to be given a refit from racing in the meantime. Probably he will make his next appearance in the Trentham Gold Cup, which will be run about the middle of March. Footfall is in excellent fettle, and he should race well in the Wellington Cup. in which he appears to be favourably treated at “-11- The southern mare Set Sail will need all her recent improvement to beat him at more than a stone worse terms than in the Great Autumn Handicap. Footfall will have two mates on the Trentham trip. Paperchase only has to repeat recent form to be dangerous. Starflight has not. raced since spring, but he has been galloping well on the tracks.

The team to represent Sir George Clifford at Trentham consists of half a dozen horses, XT’?, , oud P a y their way on the trip. ClnkEplay will have plenty of weight in the Wellington Stakes, but she is certain to run well. Another two-year-old in the team. Full Feather, has been galloping exceptionally well, and he will win if he repeats his track form. Sudden Storm, a smart hack, will have to do her future racing in good company, and it remains to lie seen whether she is equal to it. Front Rank has been a disappointment this season, but she may do better very soon, as she looks well. Sky Quest will compete in hack sprint events, and she is a likely sort. Wild Work, the remaining member'of the team, is a smart galloper, and apparently she is quite sound at present. E. Scoullar has three horses for the Trentham trip. Countersign looks in the best of health, and she is likely to race much better than she did at southern meetings -during the holidays. Rotor is well, but he has not raced up to expectations lately. Silver Paper will take on the best two-year-olds in the Wellington Stakes, and he will keep them busy, as he is not far removed from top class, while he has escaped a penalty. The absence of Eulalie’s name from the 'Wellington Stakes was a surprise, as she looked dangerous. If Golden Armour, a maiden three year-old, is a better proposition she will be hard to beat. Eulalie is going north to race in handicaps, and if she repeats her best form she will lie dangerous. Goblin Market, the third membcr of the team, has a. reputation, and probably he will race pretty well. Mr G. Gerard may have four horses at Trentham. Paper Boy may show up in the Apprentices’ Plate and other engagements. Silver Coot would have a chance in his races if he would run up to hi s best form. Fair Exchange appears to be only a moderate. The two-year-old Noteworthy may go, but he is not a certainty. Two horses from T. H. Gillett’s stable are going to Trentham, where they should run prominently. Money Order is in’ tho best of form, and ho will keep the opposition very "busy in sprint events. Magna Charla looks well, and his track form suggests that he will soon be a winner.

Nincompoop looks exceptionally well after his holiday racing in the south, where he showed good form. He i s going to Trentham, and he should show up prominently. F. D. Jones is taking three horses to Trentham. Stormy may not be so well worth following as Arikiwai and First Sight, who are improving three-year-olds, both very well. Thorndale will have to tackle much better class at Trentham than he has met so far this season, and he will need all the conditions in his favour if he is to win. Rascal is in the best of health after his racing on the West Coast. He may not be up to the best sprint company, but he may get some money in other events at Trentham.

Assurance has been slow in striking form this season, but his racing during the holidays showed that he was coming on. Ho has a great record at Trentham, where tie has never yet run a bad race. Quarterdeck sprained a fetlock while working one morning last week, and she is on the easy list at present. Arrowmir and Rina Mangu are having a short spell after their holiday racing. Martian Spear developed lameness during the West Coast trip, and he may not race again for some time.

F. D. • Jones has recommissioned tho stable crack, Limerick. He may have a race in the Hazlett Memorial Plate, an 1 he will leave for Sydney at the end of next month. Zaragoza will accompany him as a working mate, and Arikiwai is also a possibility. Martama has returned from Auckland, looking well. He will have his race in the New Zealand St. Leger, after which he will be shipped to Sydney. The intention is to take on Trivalve in the St. Leger, and he may also be a runner in the weight-for-age events, as well as in the King’s Cup. Local trotting trainers are working their horses along steadily, with a view to tho Forbury Park meeting, after which the Metropolitan Trotting- Chib’s fixture will engage attention. For some time past negotiations have been in progress for a meeting between Great Bingen and Native Chief, the two most brilliant pacers in the Dominion. Several difficulties have been overcome, and it is expected that they will race in opposition at Addington on Saturday, February 11, at the Metropolitan Trotting Club’s meeting. The event will be described as an exhibition of pacing, the conditions providing for a flying start, the winner to receive 200sovs and the loser 50sovs. The flying start should suit both horses, and if no hitch occurs they should give a fine exhibition of speed. The pacers Bell Harold. Trenand, and Hoon Hay have been shipped to West Australia.

Concliff is in work on the Addington track. He looks lighter after his Auckland trip, and he does not appear to bd Bound.

' Sea Queen is now being trained by F. G. Holmes. She is a useful trotter, with plenty of stamina. Jackie Audubon is now pacing in very much improved style, and he should not be long before he wins another race. . St. Maura is moving along satisfactorily in her work, but she does not seem to be quite ready yet. Theckla Boy has fined down considerably during the last few months, and he now looks a very useful sort. R. Marshall is working a three-year-old sister to Locanda Mac at Addington. She is a quality looking pacer with a capital action.

The ancient Vice-Admiral is in steadywork at Addington under J. M’Kendry’s charge, but he looks a forlorn hope. The ex-Southlander, Colehill, is now being worked at New Brighton by J. Meacham. He is not likely to’ improve, and it will be a surprise if he wins many races. The Auckland trotter. Petroleuse, is now a member of R. B. Berry's team. She looks a good prospect. - Nelson Price has Stunt Artist in his team. He is unsound and unreliable, but Price has a knack of doing well with horses of this type. The trotter Nelson Bell continues to train on satisfactorily under A. G. Wilson’s charge. He is by Nelson Bingen from that great Southland mare Bellflower, and he gave promise as a youngster of being an exceptional trotter. Later he developed trouble in his hocks, and this poetically ended his prospects. He has Won some stake money, but he is not likely to improve. Royal Audubon has been raced as a trotter and a pacer. He is now being worked at the latter gait, but he may never get beyond the moderate division at that gait.

The trotter Nancy M’Kinney continues to please in her training, but she has not settled down to race properly. Trespass, who is a sister to Talent, is working along in H. Frost’s team, but she will need to improve a lot before she will be as good as her relative. Sea Pearl looks wonderfully- well, and it is surprising that she did not race better at Auckland. High Jinks has never looked better than at present, but he has been a trifle unlucky since he went into H. Frost’s stable. He is a smart sprinter, but a mile and a-half is just far enough for him. H. Frost is working a four-year-old sister to Sahib. • She shows a lot of quality, and she paced pleasingly in a work-put last week. J. N. Clarke is not hurrying the brother to Great Bingen. His work consists of steady pacing, but he seems to be doing all right. Shirley M’Kinney, in R. B. Berry’s stable, is a useful looking pacer, who will do better after she has had some racing experience. R. B. Berry will soon be settled in his new- home at Templeton. The removal of his team from New Brighton will lessen the interest in the training work there. A three-year-old gelding by Harold Dillon from Fatality is a recent addition to A. G. Wilson’s stable. The youngster is just being handled, and he looks a useful sort. When the Ashburton County Racing Club, decided last season to hold a one-day meeting in the middle of January- the date selected came in for some criticism, it being argued that it was too soon after the Christmas and New Year holidays. The meeting attracted satisfactory support, in every w-ay, however, and having passed off successfully the critics were silenced. As a result of this season’s meeting, which was held on Saturday, the objections to the date were again brought prominently under notice. There was a shortage of horses for some of the races, and with a small attendance and a serious falling off in speculation the financial returns will be disappointing. With so much racing during the holidays the date is most unsuitable viewed from any angle. Many of the horses are in need of a rest after their exertions, while backers also require time to recuperate. A day later in February might be satisfactory, but in any case th.? Ashburton Club will be well advised to discard the January- date. Oriflamb experienced no difficulty in Ashburton. The opposition was weak, winning the High Weight Handicap at Ashburton.' The opposition was weak, but he galloped in good style, and he maydo still better, as he was just home from a campaign on the West Coast, where he won on the flat and over hurdles. Oriflamb is a half-brother to Fiery Cross, who numbers an Auckland Cup among his successes. Carnot, who ran second to Oriflamb in the High Weight Handicap at Ashburton, ■was a horse of useful class when he contracted a serious cold at Trentham in July, 1926, and he has never been much use since then. He looked well at Ashburton, but it is doubtful if he will come back to decent form. Wayward was responsible for an attractive performance when he won the Winchmore Hack Handicap at Ashburton. He was always well placed, and lie ran out the seven furlongs very solidly. This was his third success since he was purchased by Mr J. M. Samson just over a month ago. and he looks like turning out a great investment for the Dunedin owner. His brother Autobiograph could go fast, But he did not stay, while he became very fractious. Wayward gives promise of being much better than his relative, while in the meantime, at any rate, his manners are good. Starflight was favourite for the Winchmore Hack Handicap at Asburton, but he failed his admirers rather badly. After having every chance he looked a winner ■when the straight was reached, but a little further on he collapsed. Racing may benefit this Archery three-year-old, who is a half-brother to Limelight, but his performance was a trifle disappointing. . Court Jester finished on well to gain second place in the Winchmore Hack Handicap, and a repetition of this form will make him a winner before long. Sir Roy experienced no difficulty in disposing of his three opponents in the Tinwald Handicap. He is at the top of his form at present, and he may earn further Honours at Trentham. Margaret Birney set out to win the Tinwald Handicap from end to end. a i>olicy that is usually followed with her, >ut the length of the journey found her out. Te Awhina, the winner of the Laginhor Plate, was in a good position all

the way, and she had the race in safe keeping over a furlong from home. It was her second start in a race, and she is going to be a useful performer in better company- later on. She is a three-year-old fillv by Paper Money, with a good share of the family speed. Rigmarole put in a brilliant run over the last two furlongs to get second ’in the Lagmhor Plate, and she would have been hard to shake off had she got a decent position in the early stages. A win for the Absurd filly may come soon. Scoff ran a good race when he won the Moreton Hack Handicap. The Paladin colt may never reach good sprinting class, but he is a speedy galloper who will win lots of races yet. Amorist was travelling well in the early part of the Moreton Hack Handicap, and after losing his place through going wide at the entrance to the straight, he was going on strongly again at the winning post. Another win may soon come his way.

Amor went well in the early- part of the Moreton Handicap, being the pacemaker for half a mile. He should do yvell later, when he has had more racing. Moorland ran ohe of his best races when he won the Wakanui Handicap. There was a hard struggle in the straight, and he battled on in fine style. The Riccarton three-year-old Silver Coot had every chance in the Wakanui Handicap, but after being one of the leaders most of the way, he faded out at the end. He might have gone on a bit further had he been nursed for a final dash, but it was disappointing to his admirers to see him stop as he did. The South Canterbury mare Gay- Sonnet was backed very confidently in the Wakanui Handicap. Her chance was seriously prejudiced by- her failure to get out smartly- from the barrier, and after running un to a decent position she stumbled and lost her place on reaching the straight, after which she was not persevered with. Gay Sonnet will soon atone for this failure. Magna Charta caused a lot of trouble at the start of the Wakanui Handicap. He showed a strong objection to facing the barrier, and he was in the rear when the field was sent off. After he had been given his full share of latitude his great speed soon carried him into a good position, but he faded out when the straight was reached. Magna Charta is not going to have a successful racing career unless he can be cured of his bad manners at the barrier.

WELLINGTON NOTES.

{From 01-r Own Correspondent ’

Mr J. A. Taylor’s horses Royal Picture and Tresham have left Trentham. and will in future be trained by T. F. Quinlivan at Hastings. Mr V. Riddiford has disposed of Tone (Leighton—First Class), winner of the Maiden Plate at Awapuni on Boxing Day, and she has now been shipped to Sydney. It is reported that the South Island horseman C. Emerson, who rode Childsplay and Rapier, in their successes at Riecarton in the spring, will have the mounts on the horses named in any engagements at Trentham.

Staghunter will be ridden by B. H. Morris, who won on the local-owned two-year-old at Rieehrton. The Auckland trainer J. T. Jamieson is expected to have half a dozen horses at the Wellington meeting. F. D. Jones was bringing four, but has since reduced his team to three;

The Australian visitors will include Mr and Mrs John Scott of the Royal Hotel, Randwick, where New Zealanders have made their home away from home for 'many years. They are the parents of Mrs Roy- Reed. Manawatii Cup foi’m has on some occasions in previous years been found to wn- ou *" * n the more important vV elhngton Cun. and history may repeat itself this season in the ease of Lady Desmond. She has a nice handy weight for a performer that can stay the distance. Rapier has two stone more than he won with 12 months ago. He is a greatly- improved horse, and your correspondent cannot pick anything to beat him unless it is Rapine, who won the yac ?, aS * three-year-old. The latter’s st f V 1 jnete, Star Stranger, has a habit of bobbing up on the second day. He ’i laet L Cup meeting at Trentham, when he put up an Australasian record in the Racing Club Handicap, and more recently at Ellerslie. He may win again the second day- at Trentham. Ihe successful Otago performer Good as Gold appears to have been given a great chance in the sprint event at Trenti k'°' Horseg from Otago and thm'r h h Y e w ft ?v rally managed to pay Mr a’ M* be two-year-old. race again until the autumn. Mask showed a return to form at Ellerslie and ton Cim CC £? clng ’T el S ht ’» the Wellington wT; r 1 distance of the ConsolaX to-iKkV 5 " y n,ie '“ be AUCKLAND TOPICS. By Digger. Gala Day was physicked after the A R C tet-up’^’HeS' 5 WOl l k T g again after a short let up. He has not been racing well but may now be freshened up If he nerformc sfaetorily in the meantime CaL n e h,m \° Wel ’mgton. At his S Dy ? s abo X e tho ordinary at distances up to a mile and a-quarter. Sir Archie struck his best form at rhe S "T er w me?tM l g ’ apDears to have done well He is to fulfil Wellington engage- > , bein g an exceptionally big track r sh ° U c race well on the Trentham

jR- .E. Brown has recommissioned Nuki Boy a five-year-old by Some Bov 11, that has been spelling for two years. Like most °f„, s r , slre s stock, he is not very big J. George has recently taken up a solidlooking two-year-old fillv by Romeo from the Demosthenes mare Pearl de Mont who has been well done and bears a promising appearance.

During the week that useful hack Winsome Boy changed ownership, but he still remains in F. Gilchrist’s stable. His new owner. Mr W. M’Donnell, decided to cancel the Dargavillc trip, and he may be seen out next at' Takapuna. Fourth in his

New Year’s Day engagement at Ellerslie " *!> { ?llcoii . ra B,n&8 ,n & form lor one of his ciass. Lallymoy 11, who has been an unlucky mare, has just been operated upon for a growth on one of her legs. She is now <4'Ute all right, and looking a picture of good health to have her preparation continued.

Golden Wedding ricked herself before Christmas, and after making a .seemingly S°°dl recovery suffered a recurrence of the trouble on the eve of her departure for Dargaville, and s o the trip was cancelled. Master Doon s injuries are healing gradually, but tne well-performed Lucullus gelding is not likely to face the starter for some considerable time. 4 Sir Russell stood up to his two race s at Ellerslie in good style, but M. Ryan is not likely to tax him unduly until the autumn, when he promises to hold his own with any of the northern two-year-olds. xT W Ar l o ir . k -.. formerly P. ri 'ate trainer’ for Mr W. Scholium, has relinquished that position, and intends setting up as a public trainer at Avondale, which track has just been reopened. rA' - p^ os f> rove has been sprinting Princess Ronnie, and this useful little mare ; s rapidly acquiring better condition. She will be heard from at meetings during the autumn, as the handicap class is at present \ery weak in the north.

After racing prominently at the big fixture only to ge place money, Siaosi has been leit at Ellerslie, where he will undergo a course of schooling under E. Rae’s guidance. He is still in his prime, and an ideal type for hurdling, at which branch of the game he should prove a pood proposition for Mr H. L. Russell. Sir Rosebery recovered from the lameness which troubled him after racing over hurdles at Ellerslie, and was taken to Dargavillc, but it is doubtful whether he will survive another solid preparation. Beau Cavalier came on fast with his racing at the summer meeting, and next time out over either hurdles or country he will be a. much more difficult proposition, especially as at present we are -weak in all classes except hacks in this district. Cynthia N. was very unlucky in the Grey Handicap at Ellerslie, and a§ she seems to be improving all the time, it looks as if her turn may come at Takapuna. Paganelli was not at his best on the final day at Ellerslie when beaten by Money Order and High Finance. He will freshen up with hi s return home, and is likely to show what a really good sprinter he is when he again lines up at Trentham.

RACING IN NEW ZEALAND.

VINCENT RACES.

Second Day—Monday, January 9.

The Vincent Jockey Club's annual meeting was concluded in the presence of a record attendance. The weather was very warm, and in consequence the track was hard and fast, but very dustv. The totalisator receipts for the day was £4141 10s compared with £4022 ICs for the second day of last vear, making a total for tho meeting of ££2o2 10s as against £7615 10s for last year. Results:— VALLEY HACK HANDICAP, Of 65sovs. One mile. 1— Messrs Hudson and Murdoch's ch g I'elony, by Boniform —Blackmail, 3yrs, 9.0 (B. Brodie) I 2— Mr J. R. White’s Real Glad, 8.8 IF. Voight) 1 • —Mr S. G. Ware’s Appian Way, 8.4 (J. T. Andrews) 5 Also started: 3 Kilbirnie 8.13. 5 Royal Asset 8.8, 6 Ballinagard car. 7.13, 7 Pacific Star car. 7.1 The field got away to a good start and Ballinagard went to the front closelv attended by Real Glad and Kilbirnie. These three ran together down the back stretch two lengths in front of a strung-out field. At the far turn the rearguard closed up, and Felony and Real Glad turned into home straight together, the former just getting home by a neck, with the third horse three lengths away. Time, Imin 4 3-ssec. CAMBRIAN HACK HANDICAP. Of 55sovs. Six furlongs. 1— Mr A. B. Armour’s ch f Puff, by Tractor —Thistledown, 3yrs, 9.0 (A. E. Didham) 4—Mr C. VVhite’s Lady M’Kennan, car. 7.0 (J. Dooley) 2 3— Mr F. Shaw’s Miss Trillion, car. 8.0 (D. Kerr) 5 Also started: 2 Rory O’More 8.11. 5 Wild Berry car. 7.4, 5 Ell Boa 7.0. Miss Trillion went away best and opened a gap of three lengths over Rory O’More and Puff, with the rest of the field in a bunch four lengths back. At the far turn Miss Trillion was still in front, and Wild Berry ran up into second place with Puff a handy third. Turning into tho straight Wild Berry dropped back and Puff ran up into second place with Lady M’Kennan coming up fast on the outside. The winner took charge just inside the distance and, stalling off a strong challenge by Lady M’Kennan, gained the verdict by half a. length, with three-quarters of a length between second and third. Time, Imin 15 4— MANUHERIKA TROT, Of 60sovs. One mile and five furlongs. (In harness), 7 —Mr T. Browne’s b g Trevillian, by Four Chimes—Princess Pool, syrs, 12yds bhd (Owner) 1 2— Mr E. M'Donald’s Dick Swithin, 96 (A. H. Butler) J I—Messrs1 —Messrs Armour and Aitcheson’s Moneymore, scr ... .' Also started: 10 Waitaki Boy. 4 Ardgour. 6 Linda Chimes scr. 8 Golden Thread 72vds bhd, 5 Lucky Star 84, 9 Poolburn Lad, Adios scr and Anti Acido 180 coupled. Moneymore led into, the straight on the first round - with Trevillian, Dick Swithin, and Ardgour close up, and the. rest of the field strung out six lengths behind. Moneymore broke at the half-mile and Trevillian ran into the lead and went on to win easily by five lengths from Dick Swithin, these two being practically the only ones in the race. Moneymore was 15 lengths away. Times—3min 55 2-ssee, 3min 49 l-ssec, 4min 41 l-ssec. LAUDER HANDICAP. Of 70sovs. Six furlongs.

—Messrs Armour and Aitchison’s b g Martis, by Martian—Eva. 6yrs, 9.1 (W. Cooper) 4 —Mr J. Heffernan’s All British, car. 7.13 (P. W. Powell) - 2—Mrs R. Tohill’s Dark Spot, 7.2 (J. Dooley) Also started: 4 Hurdy Gurdy far. 7.12, 3 Delicious 7.0.

Martis took the lead after a furlong, and at the far turn was in charge from Dark Spot and All British in that order, Delicious and Hurdy Gurdy being two lengths back. Martis led into the straight and went on to win comfortably by seven lengths, leaving All British and Dark Spot to fight fop second place, the former getting homo by two lengths. Time, Imin 15 2-ssec.

BECKS HACK HANDICAP, Of 55sovs. Six furlongs. —Mr C. White's b f First Lady, by Paladin—Samaras, 3yrs, car. 8 6 (J. Dooley) 1 2—Mr R. Tohill’s Barney Google, 8.12 (P. Gallagher) 2 2—Mr R. Tohill’s Ballinagard, 9.0 (P. W. Powell) 3 Also started : 3 Wild Berry 8.11, 4 Miss Sarcasm car. 7.2. Ballinagard and Barney Google were coupled on the machine. First Lady jumped out and led to the far turn, with the rest of the field together two lengths back. The winner was first into the straight, and gtadually increasing her lead went on to win by four lengths, with a length separating second and third. Time, Imin 16 4-ssec.

POOLBURN TROT, Of 55sovs. One mile. 3—Mr J. P. Hudson’s b g Nelson Fay. by Nelson Bingen—Cora Fay, aged, 60yds bhd (G. Aitcheson) 1 s—Mr5 —Mr F. Vercoe’s Scottish Maid, 48 (L. Smith) 2 2 —Mr E. M’Donald’s Dick Swithin, 12 (A. H. Butler) 3 Also started: 12 Onoto. 11 Madron, 8 Leviska, 10 Tribute, 9 Windsor' scr, 13 Bonny Boy 12yds bhd, 2 Harrotha 48, 6 Goldmine 60, 7 Cliffeton Chimes 72, 4 Adios, Guy Cara Dillon scr, both coupled with Anti Acido 84.

From a good start, Tribute and Leviska went out in front and led into the back straight, followed by Nelson Fay, Dick Swithin. and Scottish Maid in that order, the rest of the field being together four lengths back. At the turn into the straight the order was unchanged, but on the run for home the winner came round the outside and passed the post with two lengths to spare, Scottish Maid being a similar distance in front of Dick Swithin. Times. 2min 16 l-ssec, 2m in 13 2-sstec, 2m in 22 3-ssec. DUNSTAN HACK HANDICAP. Of 60sovs. Five furlongs. —Mr J. Clare’s b m Quickform, by Boniform —Quickset. syrs. 9.0 (B. Brodie) 1 2—Mr H. S. Orbell’s Tardy, 8.3 (P. W. Powell) 2 4 —Mrs R. Tohill’s Dark Spot, 8.10 (F. Voight) 3 Also started: 3 Miss Trillion car. 8.1. Quickform was first out from Miss Trillion and Tardy, and showed the way to the home turn, where Miss Trillion dropped back, leaving Tardv to go up into second place. The leader then went on to win by a length and a-half. Tardy being two lengths ahead of Dark Spot. Time? Imin 22 l-ssec.

DARGAVILLE RACES.

First Day—Thursday, January 12.

The Dargaville Racing Club’s annual meeting was opened in glorious weather before a large attendance, including the Prime Minister, the Minister of Lands, and other members of the Legislature. The course was in excellent order, and the racing was good. The totalisator handled £8399 10s, an increase of £159 10s on last year. Results:— MAIDEN HANDICAP. Six furlongs. 2 —Takutamu, 8.3 1 I—Exalted,1 —Exalted, 9.0 2 4 — Corinax, 8.8 g

Also started: Ponticus 8.3. King Leslie. 8.3 (coupled with the winner), Kaikorema 8.3, Tetari 8.3, Landslip 8.3, Balanagar 8.3, Glenetta 8.3.

Won by a length, -with half a length between second and third. TOKATOKA HANDICAP. Six furlongs. s—Wee5 —Wee Mdrble, 7.0 ~ .. 1 1 — Automne, 8.12 2 4 —Creation, 7.6 ’. 3 Also started: Fiery Lad 7.6, Roman Abbey 7.0, Royal Bonus 7.0. Won by a length, half a length between second and third.. Time, Imin 16 3-ssec. KAIHU HURDLES. One mile and five furlongs. 2 — Scot Free, 9.7 1 3 — ManiaKera, 9.2 2 4 — Master Arch,' 9.2 .. .. 3 Also started: Comet King 10.5, Maungatarira 9.0. Won by two lengths, with four lengths between second and third. Time, 3min 8 2-ssec. Scot Free ran Comet King down at the hurdle, and the latter felL At the conclusion of the race Chaplin, the rider of Scot Free, was called before the stewards and asked to give an explanation, which was satisfactory. Tricklebank, the rider of Maniahera, was asked a question regarding his riding in the race, and was suspended for six months for not trying to win. SETTLERS’ HANDICAP. Five furlongs. I—Houhora,1 —Houhora, 7.7 .... .. 1 3—Marble Mount, 9.0 .. .. 2 3—Winning Lass. 8.5 .. .. 3 Also started: Gay Cockade 7.7, Gazerin 7.7, Tiny Mint 7.7, Wetikia 7.4. There was a head between the placed horses. Time, Imin 4sec. DARGAVILLE CUP. One mile and a-quarter. 5— Sir Roseberry', 8.0 .. .. 1 I—Alonsoa,1 —Alonsoa, 8.5 2 • 3—Right and Left, 8.2 .. .. 3 Also started: The Author 8.7, Tresillian 7.0. Won by a length, half a length between second and third. Time, 2min lOsec. AVOCA HANDICAP. Six furlongs. 3 — Macroom, 8.5 1 4 — Rarakau, 7.12 2 I—Dave,1 —Dave, 9.7 3_. Also started: Bright Dawn 7.4, King Emerald 7.0, Exalted 7.0. Won by a head each way. Time, Imin 16see.

AWAKINO HANDICAP. About seven furlongs. 3 — Fiery Lad, 8.0 1 I—Wee1 —Wee Marble, 7.6 .. .. 2 4 — Ponticus, 7.0 .. .. . . 3 Also started: 2 Creation ' 8.0, 5 Colville Queen 7.0, 6 Toumau 7.0.

Won by a head, with three lengths between second and third. Time, imin 31sec.

HQBSON HANDICAP. One mile. I—llingar,1—Ilingar, 7.12 1 » 6—Marble Mount, 7.4 .. .. 2 1 4 —Arch Queen, 7.2 3 Also started: Pita 7.12, Tresillian 7.4, Comet King 7.4, Just Quietly 7.12. Won by a head, three lengths between second and third. Time, Imin 44 2-ssec.

Second Day—Saturday, January 14. lhe second day was held in fine weather. The attendance was much larger than on the first day', the totalisator handling £10,075 10s, making a total for the meeting of £18,475, a slight increase on last year. Results: —

KIRIKOPU’NT HURDLES, of 120sovs. One mile five furlongs.—4 Scot Free 10 0 (Burgess), 1; 2 Wee Marble, 9.5 *2 • 1 Manihera, 9.12. 3. All started. iX’on’ by half a length with three lengths between second and third. Time, 3min 6sec HOREHORE HANDICAP of 60sovs Six furlongs.—s Glenetta, 8.2 (Tremaine) 1; 1 Roman Abbey, 8.1, 2; 3 Coronax, 9.0, 3. Also started : Ponticus 8.9, Balangar 8.1, King Leslie 8.1, Colville Queen 7.13. Won by half a length, with a head between second and third. Time, Imin Bsec. OMAN A HANDICAP, of 65sovs. Six furlongs.—4 Exalted 7.1 (M’Anillv), 1- 3 King Emerald, 7.1, 2; 1 Automne? 7.12’ 3. Also started: Wee Marble 7.1,’ Bright Dawn 7.1, Royal Bonus 7.0. Won by a neck, with a length between second and third. Time, Imin 16 l-ssec. HOANGA HACK HANDICAP, of 60sovs. Seven furlongs.—2 Coronax 7.8 (Driscoll), 1; 1 Fiery Lad, 8.10, and 5 Arch Queen 8.10, dead heat, 2; 4 Roman Abbey 7.10. 4. Scratched, Creation. Won by a length. Time, Imin 30 2-ssec.

PRESIDENT’S HANDICAP. Of 200sovs. Nine furlongs. 3— Alonsoa 8.9 (M’Tavish) 1 I—Rarakau, 8.0 2 4— Right and Left, 8.0 3 ? Also started: Sir Roseberry 8.12, i’ano 7.0.

Won by three lengths, with half a length between second and third. Time, Imm 67 !■ 2-ssec.

COUNTY HANDICAP, of 60sovs. Six 1 furlongs.—l Marble Mount, 9.4 (Wiggins), 1; 2 Houhora, 8.5, 2; 5 Gay Cockade, 7.0, £ 3. Scratched; Sunny Morn, Wetikea. Won ? by a length, with a length between second and third. Time, Imin 16 4-ssec. RUAWAI HANDICAP, of lOOsovs. Six furlongs.—l Dave, 9.13 (M’Tavish), 1; 2 _ Macroom, 9.5, 2; 5 Takutama, 7.0, 3. Also started : Exalted 7.0, Arch Queen 7.6. Won i by heads each way. Time, Imin 16 4-ssec. ? DONALD FINLAYSON MEMORIAL) HANDICAP, of 60sovs. One mile. —1 The : Author, 8.8 (Wiggins), 1; 4 Right and Left, 8.5. 2; 2 Illingar, 8.8, 3. Also started: Pita 8.0, Just Quietly 7.8. Marble Mount 7.5. Won by a length each way. Time, Imin 44 2-ssec.

ASHBURTON RACES. Saturday, January 14.

The summer meeting of the Ashburton County Racing Club was held in dull threatening weather, but there was no rain. The attendance was small. The club received a big list of nominations, but the acceptances were disappointing, as two of the fields were-.re-duced to four runners. Speculation was light, the totalisator investments being £7721 10s, compared with £10,642 last year, lhe racing was not exciting, and it was in every way a very quiet fixture. The popular opinion is that the date of the meeting is too soon after the holidays, at a time when the public and the horses have, had a surfeit of racing. The following are the results: — HIGH WEIGHT HANDICAP. Of 115sovs. One mile. 1 — Mr D. H. Roberts’s b g Oriflamb, by Sarto —Red Cross, aged, 9.13 (E. Shaw) 1 3—Mr H. Gyes's Carnot, 6yrs, 10.6 (A_ J. Peart) 2 2— Mr J. M’Graw’s Rhondda, 6yrs, 9.0 (D. O’Connor) 3

Also started: 4 Purple Plume 9.0. Rhondda led Oriflamb in the early stages with Carnot handy. They raced without change to the straight, whero Oriflamb ran to the front, and won comfortably by a length and a-half from Carnot, who beat Rhondda by a length. Time,, Imin 43sec.

WINCHMORE HACK HANDICAP. Of IlOsovs. Seven furlongs. 2—Mr J. M. Samson’s b g Wayward, by Suiala—Egotism, 8.11 (C. Emmerson) 1 4—Mr J. M’Combe’s Court Jester, 3yrs 7.10 (D. Cotton) 2 6—Mr J. Earl’s Suxette, 6yrs, 7.8 (A. Eastwood) 3

Also started: 3 Jarretiere 9.0, 1 Starflight 8.12, 5 Motor Smash 8.0, 8 Claret Cup 7.5, 7 Sacrifice 7.4. Saxette and Motor Smash led for a furlong, when Starflight and Wayward took charge. They were still showing clean at the entrance to the straight, with Jarretiere, Saxette and Court Jester handy. Starflight was beaten a furlong from the post, and Wayward won by a length from Court Jester, with Saxette half a length away, a head in front of Starflight, while Jarretiere "’as almost on terms. Time, Imin 28sec.

MELROSE TROT HANDICAP. (In harness.) Of IlOsovs (class 3.42). One mile and a-half.

I—Mr A. J. Wilson’s b m Royal Serene, by Realm—Placid, 4yrs. scr (O. E. Hooper) 1 4—Mr R. M’Donnell’s Glenrowen, syrs,

scr (Owner) 2 3—Mr J. Grice’s Tennis. 6yrs Owner) 3 Also started: 7 Locandaline scr, 13 LoLu scr, 12 Our Nelson scr, 5 Rose Marie scr, 10 Limosa scr, 9 Royal Locanda scr, 6 Bingewood scr; 11 Prince Audo scr, 8 Forward Maid scr, and 2 Brown Admiral 12yds bhd.

Bingenwood made the early running, with Prince Audo, Glenrowen, Tennis, Royal Serene, and Limosa handy. Bingenwood and Glenrowen were together at the mile post, with Royal Serene and Tennis four lengths away. Bingenwood retired two furlongs further on, and at the entrance to the straight Glenrowen was just clear of Royal Serene, who finished well and won comfortably by a neck. Tennis was 50 yards away, -with forward Maid and Prince Audo next, Times: 3min 29scc, 3min 29 l-ssec, 3min 33 3-ssec-

TINWALD HANDICAP, Of One mile and a-quarter. | —Mr A. APCaulay's b g Sir Roy, by Clarenceux —Hornbeam, 4yrs, 8.10 (F. E. Jones) 1 B — Mr H. Dampier-Crossley’s Ophir, 6yrs, 7.10, inc. 51b penalty (W. Brown) 2 1— Mr W. J. Doyle’s Moratorium, 6yrs, 7.0 (A. Messervey) .. .. 3 Also started: 3 Margaret Birney 7.3. Margaret Birney took charge at the Start, and at the mile post she was two lengths in front of the other three. Two furlongs further on the leader was two lengths in front of Sir Roy and Moratorium, with Ophir a bit further back. Racing round the home turn Moratorium joined Margaret Birney in the lead, with the others a length from Ophir. Moratorium beat Margaret Birney ? by a head. Time, 2min 6 l-ssec. LAGMHOR PLATE, Of lOOsovs. Five furlongs. 4— Mr A. S. George’s Te Awhina, by Paper Money—Kilealm, 3yrs, 8.84 (C. Emmerson) 1 2— Mr G. D. Greenwood’s Rigmarole, 2yrs, 7.5 (R. Henshaw) 2 9 —Mr B. Hampton’s Sea Gay, 3yrs, 8.4 (A. Eastwood) 3 Also started: 6 Akatore 8.4, 8 Thurso 8.4, 10 Night Club 7.5, 1 Red Jazz 7.5, and Pound Note 7.5 (bracketed), 7 Synonym 7.5, 5 Island Fastness 7.5, and 3 Star Raid 7.5. Red Jazz and Pound Note were smartest out, with Sea Gay and Te Awhina handy, well clear of the rest of the field. They I’aced like this to the home turn, but on reaching the straight Te Awhina moved up. He was in front a little further on, and won easily by three lengths from Rigmarole, who finished fast and beat Set Gay by two lengths, with Red Jazz and Pound Note next. Time, Imin 0 4-ssec. , MORETON HACK HANDICAP, Of llOsovs. Six furlongs. I— Mr G. Murray Aynsley’s ch c Scoff, by Paladin—Disdainful, 3yrs, 9.3 (F. E. Jones) 1 5 — Mr R. Ellis’s Kilcavan, syrs, 8.7 , -r... . (C. Emerson) 2 .4—Messrs Elkin and Brown’s Princess Mafalda, syr, 9.1 (J. T. Humphris) 3 Also started: 2 Amorist 9.8. 7 Rhondda 8.8, 3 Amor 8.8, 9 Sacrifice 8.7, Cvbelli 8.7, and 8 Scythia 8.7. Amor was smartest out, followed by Kilcavan, with Amorist and Scoff handy. There was not much change to the straight where Amorist lost his place. Scoff then ran to the front and won easily by two lengths from Kilcavan, with Princess Mafalda two lengths further back, followed by Amor and Amorist. Time, lmin 14 l-ssec. SELMA TROT HANDICAP. (In Harness), Of llOsovs. Class 2.24. One mile. 7 —Mr H. C. Law’s b g Killinchy, by Brent Locanda—Miss Advocate, 6yrs, 36yds bhd (Owner) 1 3— Mr W. R. Black’s Great Form, aged, 36 IF. G. Holmes) ... ... 2 4— Mr J. Grice’s Silvertown, aged, scr (Owner) 3 Also started: 1 Milo Minto scr, 9 Roger Lyon scr, 5 Rose Marie scr, 6 Prologue scr, 8 Jessie Huon scr, 10 Trespass scr° 2 Lady Minto 24yds bhd, 11 La Sonnette 72, and 12 Doris Pointer 72. Milo Minto, Roger Lyon, and Silvertown led for half a mile, when Killinchy headed them, with Great Form handy. These two drew away in the straight. Killinchy winning by half a length. Silvertown was about 10 lengths away, with Doris Pointer close up, followed by Roger Lyon and Milo Minto. Times, 2min 15 l-ssec, 2min 14 2-ssec, 2min 21 3-ssec. WAKANUI HANDICAP Of 120sovs. Six furlongs. 4 —Mr D. Campbell’s b g Moorland, by Finland—Doro, aged, 8 7 _ , ~ (A. E. Ellis) 1 7—Air J. M. Samson’s Money Mine. 3yrs, 7.0 (J. Dooley) ... ... 2 I—Mr G. Gerard’s Silver Coot, 3yrs, 7.0 (A. Messervey) 3 Also started: 3 Magna Charta 9.5, 2 Gay Sonnet 8.5, 8 Zaragoza 8.4. 5 Finora 7.8, and 6 Kenmore 7.5. Magna Charta caused trouble at the barrier, and got off badly, while Gay Sonnet lost ground. Silver Coot and Finora made the early running from Kenmore and Moorland, who were joined by Magna Charta halfway through the journey. Finora retired on reaching the straight, where Money Mine moved up. Moorland finished well and beat Money Mine by a length, with Silver Coot a neck away, a head in front of Kenmore. Time, imin 13sec. WAIRIO RACES. Saturday, January 14. ' ' The annual meeting of the Wairio Jockey Club was held in beautiful weather before a large attendance." The track was m good order. The totalisator handled £10,884, as against £10,802 10s last year. Results:— OHAI MAIDEN PLATE. Of lOOsovs. Seven furlongs. I—Mr1 —Mr T. W. Edie’s b f Cooinassie, by Some Boy ll—Russian Maid, 3yrs, 8.0 (A. E. Didham) 1 2 Mr E. 0. M'Keever’s Mananui, 3yrs. 8.1 (B. Brodie) 2 4—Mr P. Boyle’s b g Gong, 6yrs, 8.0 . , , , (V. Langford) 3 Also started: 3 Lady Winton 8.0 5 Blue Ray 8.2. Won by three lengths, with four lengths between second and third. Lady Winton was fourth. Time, Imin 32 l-ssec

NIGHTCAPS HARNESS TROT HANDICAP. Of 120sovs. One mile and a-half. *—^ lr I' - Stewart's blk m Turi Chimes, by Cathedral Chimes— Flower of Turi, syrs, 24yds bhd (B- Rushton) 1 4— Mr S, Todd s Cardinal and Blue, . aged, 24 (Owner) ... 2 B—Mr J. M. Maconnell’s Eiffel Tower 4yrs, scr (Owner) ... ..’ 3 Also started: 11 Coldwood scr, 2 Luath •er, 9 -Postmark scr, 1 Weary Dillon scr, 29 Vitahs 12yds bhd, 7 Princess Thorpe ■4. 8 Hushabye 36, 6 Azaleas 60. Won by a neck, with three lengths between second and third. Hushabye was fourth. Times: 3min 35 2-ssec, 3min 35 3-ssec, 3min 38 l-ssec.

WAIRIO GOLD CUP HANDICAP. Of 250sovs. Ono mile and a quarter, f—Mr J. Graham’s ch m Queen Balboa, by Balboa—Golden Queen, aged. 8.4 (L. J. Ell is) .7 ... ... 1

s—Mr5 —Mr J. L. Hannon’s Bilbo, 7.3 (J. L. Cotton) 2 I—Mr A. Chisholm’s Celerity 11, 9.3 (A. E. Didham) 3 Also started: 6 Baldowa 8.7, 4 John Bradbury 8.7, 3 Black Duke 7.9, 7 Scottische 7.1, 8 Equerry 7.4. Won by one length, with a neck separating second and third. Baldow a was fourth. Time, 2min 8 2-ssec.

WOODLAND HACK HANDICAP. Of lOOsovs. About six furlongs and a-half. 6—Mr J. A. Rowland’s hr m Flying Mist, by Martian —Trichas, syrs,

7.8 (P. Morrison) 1 s—Mr L. D. M'Kay’s Strathnaver, 8.4 (J. T Andrews) 2 3—Mr J. Graham’s King Balboa. 9.2 (C. F. Low) 3 Also started: 1 Sparkling Eyes 8.3, 4 Takaka 8.0, 7 Red Leaf 7.10,’ 2 Solzia 7.3. 9 Hokioi 7.2, 8 Navy Cut 7.95. Won by a length, with a neck between second and third? Takaka was fourth. Time. Imin 20sec. APARIMA HANDICAP STEEPLE-

CHASE, • Of 150sovs. About two miles and a-half. s—Mr5 —Mr P. Boyle’s b g Nyanza, by Sunny ’ Lake —Lady Mintora, aged, 9.9 (F. Langford) 1 2 —Mr W. F. North’s Scamp, 12.3 (J. Walker) 2 4—Mr J. Langford’s Calibration, aged, 10.0 (E. Mackie) 3

Also started: 1 Thistlecrown 11.6, 3 Galway 10.0, 7 Cashman 9.0, Soldier’s Dream 9.0.

Won by two lengths, with three lengths between second and third. Time, 4min 52 3-ssec.

WAIRAKI STAKES, Of lOOsovs. Weight-for-age. For maiden two and three-year-olds. Five furlongs. 1— Mr J. L. Hannon’s eh m Red Sea, by Valkyrian—Whitianga, 2yrs, 7.9 (L. J. Ellis) 1 2 — Mr J. M. Samson’s Money Mint, 8.0 (A. E. Didham) 2 4 —Mr A. C. Mills’s Some Signal, 7.10$ (W. Cooper) 2 Also started: 5 French Singer 9.6, 3 Some Form 9.3, 6 Red Boa 8.0, 7 Cetchela 7.10.

Won by a length, with three lengths between second and third. Cetchela was fourth. Time, Imin 3see. BIRCHWOOD SADDLE TROT HANDICAP, Of 120sovs. One mile and a-quarter. s—Mr J. O’Neill’s ch m Princess Thorpe, by Our Thorpe—General ■> Mac mare, aged, 12yds bhd (J. Cosgrove) 1 2—Mr J. AL Maconnell’s Eiffel Tower, scr (J. Walsh) 2 ® D. Sloan’s blk g Hushabye, 36 r , , (A. S - Ellis) 3 Also started: 9 Coldwood scr, 3 Great Gun (coupled with Eiffel Tower) scr, 7 Matilda’s Match scr, 3 F’onata scr, 8 Smoker scr, 4 Snowcap 12yds bhd’. 1 Storm Bell 36. Won by six lengths, with two lengths between second and third. Sonata was fourth. Times: 2min 59 3-ssec, 3min Isec, 2min 59sec. W’REY’S BUSH HANDICAP, Of 150sovs. One mile. I—Air J. Lindsay’s ch m Solrose, syrs. 9.5 (B. Brodie) + — A * Chisholm’s br m Spean _ -..-Bridge, Byrs> 7.4 (P. Morrison) f o Air L. D. Al I 'Kay’s b g Strathnaver, 6yrs, 7.3$ (C. F. Low) . 3 Also started: 3 Black Duke 8.5. 4 Jack o Lantern 7.10 6 Apache 7.8, 8 Some Rose 7.8, 7 Soltoe 7.7. The third horse was four lengths away and Some Rose was fourth. Time, Imin 43sec. COMMENTS ON”THE RACING. January 14. 1 he , 7, air *° race meeting is voted to be oPe .? f a country meetings on the Southland circuit. The club’s 1928 fixture lived up to the name gained by its predecessors and provided a splendid d a y s sport f° r t^le nian y patrons who atalJ parts oI the Province, lhat the meeting was a successful one financially is reflected in both the totalisator returns and the gate receipts, the a^ er being £3 up on last year, lhe enterprise shown by the club in’ providing greater stake money was also rewarded, the nominations and entries constituting a record. The meeting also marked the opening of the steeplechase season in Southland, and the programme was made even more attractive this year by the inclusion of a juvenile classic race on the card.

Interesting racing was witnessed throughout, the only accident marring the meeting being a spill on Stormbell by S Todd in the Birchwood Trot, in -which ‘the rider was severely injured about the left hip and the legs. He was taken to the hospital. In the last race the starter (Mr A. D. MTvor) came in for some censure for the latitude extended to the notorious Jack o’ Lantern The Fleetham gelding held the field up for over 10 minutes and was finally started from the rear of the field, but not before he had kicked his pilot (L. J. Ellis) and rendered him hors de combat for a few minutes. Ellis had dismounted and was assisting to get Jack o’ Lantern to face the barrier when he was kicked on the body and knocked out. He soon recovered, however, and was able to take part in the race.

Proceedings opened with the Ohai Maiden Plate, in which Coomassie was sent out a hot favourite. The confidence placed in her was quite justified, as she gave nothing a chance from the barrier rise and won under a strong pull from the Songbird gelding Alananui, who stayed on we “-' , In . Nightcaps Trot, Cardinal and Blue looked to have the race won a furlong from home, but Turi Chimes came with a great rattle and, finishing strongly won comfortably. Postmark, Luath, and Vitalis lost their chances by dwelling at the post. „ S?*. rose was the only scratching for the Wairio Cup. From a fair start Schottische and Bilbo went to the front, closely attended by Baldowa and Celerity II with Queen Balboa struggling for position from the of her John Bradbury and Black Duke were at the rear of the he d. Going along the back Queen Balboa, Bilbo, and Schottische were leading Celerity who was pulling Didham out of the saddle Black Duke moved up round the top turn' bpt could not get near the leaders. At the distance, Bilbo and Queen Balboa set to and in the race to the post Queen Balboa prevailed; Celerity being a good third. All the honours of the race were with the winner. She was momentarily chopped out

at the start and had to make play from the outside. Celerity II is very fit for her Wellington engagements, and, with the minimum, will take a lot of beating in the big event. L. J. Ellis will ride her in thq Wellington Cup. John Bradbury ran Poorly, and the distance was too great for Black Duke. Baldowa went- a good race into fourth place. Flying Mist paid the biggest dividend of the day when she won the Woodlaw Hack. She had too much pace for her opponents, and led all the way. Sparkling Eyes, the favourite, was sore and ran accordingly. King Balboa’s third was a good effort. He was chopped out at the start and finished strongly close up. The steeplechase provided a splendid exhibition of jumping. Scamp led practically throughout, and was only beaten over the last' furlong. The winner waited in behind, and came away over the final bit to win easily. Galway was not fit to see the journey out and was never nearer than fourth.

The Wairaki Stakes proved a good thing for Red Sea. Money Mint went a fair race, but had no chance with the Valkyrian youngster, who won hard held. Solrose hung in. behind Black Duke and Jack o’ Lantern for six furlongs of the Wrey’s Bush Welter, and fought out the last bit with Spean Bridge, who finished gamely, under pressure. Black Duke had every chance, but failed to respond to the whip. It was an exciting finish to a good day’s sport. RACING IN AUSTRALIA. THE ’MOOREFIELD HANDICAP. SYDNEY, January 15. The Moorefield Handicap resulted : — Cave Dweller, 9.0, 1; Blather, 6.9, 2; Quongdong, 6.10, 3. Eight started. Won by half a length. Time. 2min 17Jsec. WEIGHTS, ACCEPTANCES, ETC. FORBURY PARK TROTTING NOMINATIONS. Vauxhall Handicap, of 200sovs. One mile and five furlongs.—Avalanche, Len Wood, Alpha Wilkes, Peter Boy, Wattle Patch, Fox Trot, Brent Boy, All Peters, Huegood, Hawkesbury’s Pride, Lady Bingen, Oval, Arctotis, Dohray Wilkes, Horatio, Young Toni, Deceitful, Alajor Domo, Ruby Bingen, Quickfire, Peter Fashion, Audalie, Reta Corena, Jade, Watersong, Nelson Boy. Electric Handicap, of 250sovs. One mile. —Queen’s General, Jean M'Elwyn, Lingfield, Alarinca, Huon Denver, Firpo, Kate Thorpe, Dawson Bingen, Alountain Chimes, Locanda Child, Desert Star. Four Bells, Event, Bismurate, Dalmeny, Planet, Sahib, Storm Bell, Granite City, Omaha, Pointalena, Ayr, Lenamhor, Fashion Queen, Lucky Dillon, Bold Bill. Daisy Pointer, High Jinks, Locanda General, King Pointer, Lord Bingen. Alusselburgh Handicap, of 225sovs. Two miles. —Avalanche, Peter the First, Len Wood, Nourmahal, Little Johnnie, Randolph, Nelson APKinney, Blue Thorpe, Bon Wood, Young Tom, Our Lady, Sea Queen, Swiftbine, Fairlight, Tamerlane, Pieter Timmerman, Sarsaparilla. Dunedin Cup Handicap, of 725sovs. Two miles. —Dalnanine, Alachine Gun, Sea Pearl, Pluto, Silk Thread, Harry Audubon, Downcast, Terence Dillon, Concliff, Logan Park, Acron, St. Alaura, Pan Yan, Trampfast, William the Great, Jewel Pointer, Logan Chief, Bonny Logan, Golden Devon, Logan Holme, Jolly Chimes, Taurekareka.

Southland Handicap, of 250sovs. One mile and five furlongs.—Dundas Boy, Nelson Fay, Kibiringi, Wilkie Bard, Warepa, .Needles, Celestial, Nan Brent, Don Derby’, Nelson APElwyn, Real Light, Homeliglit, Great Form, Rose Marie, Red Swithin, Athalone, Storm Bell, Cardinal and Blue, John Logan, Hush-a-bye, Stockade Junior, Pet Locanda, Drake, Spring Note, Free Lance, Spring Flower, Brown Admiral, Royal Authoress, Kinney Dillon, Firebrand, Doncliff, Alalice, Azaleas, Vikota, Hereweka, Emulight. Otago Cup Handicap, of 425sovs. Two miles. —Engagement, Petroleuse, Native Star, Little Logan, John Alauritius, Elzear, Blue Thorpe, Our Lady, Trampfast, Clonmel, Cannonball, Duke Bingen. King George Handicap, of 275sovs. Two miles. —Huon Denver, La Sonnette, Logan Hanlon, Epigram. Searchlight Lad, Theckla Boy, Hector’s Own, Nelson APElwyn, Transport, Liberal, Acre, Four Bells, Slump, Okoura, Tennessee’s Child, Jacky Audubon. Fashion Queen, Lucky Dillon, Buld Bill, Some Wilkes, Daphne de Oro, Vesuvius, Panto. Flying Handicap, of 300sovs. One mile. —Jean M'Elwyn, Donside, Lady Embrace, Albert Logan, Lochree, Desert Star, Downcast, Event, Brentloc, Dalmeny, Logan Park, Harold Burwood, Granite City, Nantwich, Daisy Pointer, William the Great, Bob Logan, Diamond Child, King Pointer, Lord Bingen. SECOND DAY. Waverle.v Handicap, of 200sovs. One mile and five furlongs.—Peter the First, Len Wood, Alpha Wilkes, Peter Boy, Wattle Patch, Fox Trot. Brent Boy, All Peters, Huegood, Hawkesbury’s Pride, Lady Bingen, Nelson Boy, Oval, Arctotis, Cornbine. Horatio, Young Tom, Deceitful, Alajor Domo, Ruby Bingen, Quickfire, Peter Fashion. Audalie, Reta Corena, Renee, Jade, Watersong, Mine Gold. Telegraph Handicap, of 250sovs. One mile. —Queen’s General, Jean M'Elwyn, Lingfield, Alarinca, Huon Denver, Firpo, Logan Hanlon, Kate Thorpe, Dawson Bingen, Albert Logan, Alountain Chimes. Locanda Child, Desert Star, Four Bells, Event, Bismurate, Dalmeny, Planet, Sahib, Storm Bell, Granite iCity, Omaha, Pointalena, Ayr, Lenamhor, Fashion Oueen, Lucky Dillon. Bold Bill, Daisy Pointer, High Jinks, Locanda Child, King Pointer, Lord Bingen. Gore Handicap, of 225sovs. Two miles. —Avalanche, Peter the First, Len Wood, Nourmahal, Little Johnnie. Randolph, Nelson APKinney, Blue Thorpe, Bon Wood, Youniz Tom, Our Lady, Sea Queen, Swiftbine, Fairlight, Tamerlane, Pieter Timmerman, Sarsaparilla. Aletropolitan Handicap, of 700sovs. Two miles. —Dalnahine, Alachine Gun, Sea Pearl, Pluto,. Silk Thread. Harry Audubon, Downcast, Event, Terence Dillon, Concliff, Logan Park, Acron, St. Maura. Pan Yan, Trampfast, Taurekareka, Jewel Pointer, William the Great, Bonny Logan, Golden Devon., Jolly Chimes. Logan Chief. Stewards’ Handicap, of 250sova. Two

miles—Dundas Boy, Nelson" Fay, Kibiringi, Kate Thorpe, Warepa, Needles, Celestial, Nan Brent, Nelson APElwyn Real Light, Great Form, Rose Alarie, Planet, Atholone, Storm Bell, Cardinal and Blue, John Logan, Hush-a-bye, Drake, Stockade Junior, Spring Note, Free Lance, Springflower, Brown Admiral, Royal Authoress, Kinney Dillon, Firebrand, Alalice, Vikota, Hereweka, Emulight. Crescent Handicap, of 400sovs. Two miles.—Engagement, Petroleuse, Native Star, Little Logan, John Mauritius, Blue Thorpe, Our Lady, Trampfast, Clonmel, Cannonball, Duke Bingen, Elzear. Royal Handicap, of 275sovs. One mile and five furlongs.—Huon Denver, La Sonnette, Logan Hanlon, Kate Thorpe, Hector’s Own. Searchlight Lad, Theckla Boy, Nelson APElwyn, Locanda Child, Transport, Liberal, Acre, Four Bells, Slump, Okoura, Tennessee’s Child, Jacky Audub,on, Pet Locanda, Fashion Queen, Lucky Dillon, Tamerlane, Some Wilkes, Daphne de Oro, Vesuvius, Diamond Child, Panto. Au Revoir Handicap, of 300sovs. One mile.—Jean APElwyn, Donside, Lady Embrace, Harry Audubon, Albert Logan, Lochree, Downcast, Acre, Event. Brentloc, Bismurate, Dalmeny, Concliff, Logan Park, Harold Burwood, Pan Yan, Nantwich, Daisy Pointer, Taurekareka, Jewel Pointer. William the Great, Bob Logan, Logan Holme, King Pointer. D.J.C. AUTUMN NOMINATIONS. First Day. Autumn Hurdles, of 210sovs. One mile and three-quarters.—Atapo, Beauty, Light, Coastguard, Cartoon, Dubious, Heisler. Jack o’ Lantern, Koauau. Kaikahu. Red Heather, Wharncliffe, Whitirangi. President's Handicap, of 255sovs. One mile and a-quarter.—Arikiwai, Camisader, El Nido, Eyes Ova, First Sight, Felony, Green Cloth, King Balboa, Luminant, Last Thought, Lady Al'Kenna, Alananui, Aloney Peer. Quickform, Rina Alangu, Real Glad, Starflight, Satrap, Wild Work. Publicans’ Handicap, of 425sovs. Six furlongs.—Bright Alark, Booster, Centrepiece, Circulation, Frivol, Gay Sonnet, Good as Gold, Money Order, Alagna Charta, Alartis, Overhaul, Rascal. Rob, Receipt, Stormy,. Silver Coot, Sudden Storm, Solrose Set Sail. Dunedin Cup, of 975sovs. One mile and a-half.—Assurance, Arikiwai, Ark Royal, Bilbo, Battle Colours, Booster, Battlement, Countersign, Celerity 11, Footfall, Front Rank, Heather Lad, Nincompoop, Overhaul, Pink Note, Queen Balboa. Stormy, Sir Roy, Satrap, Set Sail, Thorndale, Wingatui. Berwick Handicap, of 195sovs. Seven furlongs.—Amor, Antrim Boy, Amorist, Carinthia, Camisader, First Sight, Flying Alist, King Balboa, Alaster Clarence, Alananui. Aloney Aline, Puff, Rhondda, Rotor, Rina Alangu, Spearmaid, Starflight, Skyquest, Sparkling Eyes, Shalimar, Tripaway, Tardy, Valves; Wayward. Stewards’ Handicap, of 210sovs. One mile. —Apache. Arikiwai, Arpent, Biibo, Bronstell, Battle Colours, Black Duke, Brightling, Carnot. Equerry, Gay Sonnet, Heather Lad, John Bradbury, Lucv Locket, Mime. Moratorium, Alagna Charta, Aliss W’inkie. Overdrawn. Ophir, Queen Balboa, Sir Roy. Spean Bridge, Scion, Schottische, Taboo, AVingatui, Zaragoza. Second Day. Owhiro Hurdles, of 195sovs. One mile and a-half.—Atapo, Beauty Light, Coastguard, Cartoon, Dubious, Hard Princes, Heisler, Jack o’ Lantern, Koauau, Kaikahu, Kapuna, Last Thought, Olvmpia, Red Heather, Relic, ’Wharncliffe, Whitirangi. Hopeful Handicap, of 210sovs. Five furlongs.—Chide, Dumblane. Full Feather. Island Fastness, Impertinence, Meitui, Money Mint, Miss Thespian, Nightmarch, Pound Note, Phastar, Rin Tin Tin Red Sea Starshooter, Silver Paper, Sahara, Star Raid, Tia Rosette, Wine Trav, Paladin— Cymene filly. Warrington Handicap, of 210sovs. One mile. Amor, Clarenson, C'aramba, Corinthia, Camisader, Court Jester, El Nido, Eyed Ova, First Sight, Flying Mist, Felony, Green Cloth. King Balboa, Luminant, Lady M’Kenna, Master Clarence, Alananui, Money Peer, Rhondda, Rotor, Rina Alangu. Real Glad, Starflight, Satrap, Wayward. Flying Handicap, of 300sovs. Six furlongs.—Apple Dighton, Bright Mark, Booster, Brightling, Circulation, Frivol, Good as Gold, John Bradbury, Aloney Order, Magna Charta Money Mine, Martis. Rascal, Rob, Receipt, Stormy, Silver Coot Sudden Storm. Solrose. Dunedin Jockey Club Handicap, of 425sovs. One mile and a-quarter.—Ariki-wai, Assurance, Ark Royal, Bilbo, Battle Colours, Black Duke, Booster, Battlement, Centrepiece, Carnot. Countersign, Celerity 11, Equerry, Footfall, Front Rank, Heather Lad, John Bradbury, Alagna Charta, Nincompoop, Overdrawn, Overhaul, Ophir, Pink Note, Queen Balboa,, Stormy, Solrose, Sir Roy, Satrap, Set Sail, Thorndale, Wingatui. Waihola Handicap, of 170sovs. Six furlongs.—Amor, All Smiles, Antrim Boy, Amorist, Claret Cup, Clarenson, Caramba, Carinthia, Camisader,, First Sight, Flying Mist, FJeetoff. First Lady, Green Cloth, Honeycomb, Karitane, Alaster Clarence, Money Mine, Puff, Quickform, Rhondda, Rina Mangu, Spearmaid, Skyquest. Sparkling Eyes, Traction, Tripaway, Tractrix, Tardy, Pinegrove, Valves. Hazlett Memorial. of 465sovs. One mile.—Assurance, Ark Royal, Countersign, Circulation. Footfall, Gay Sonnet, Limerick, Magna Charta Nincompoop, Overhaul, Satrap, Set Sail. Abbotsford Handicap, of 210sovs. Seven furlongs.—Apache. Arikiwai, Apple Dighton, Arpent, Antrim Boy, Bilbo, Bronstell, Blue Dragoon, Bright Mark, Battle Colours, Black Duke, Brightling. Carnot, Gay Sonnet. Good as Gold, Heather Lad, King Balboa, Lucy Locket, Mime, Aloratorium, Money Peer, Miss Winkie, Alartis. Overdrawn. Queen Balboa, Rotor, Rascal, Real Glad. Spearmaid, Solrose. Sir Rov, •Spean Bridge, Scion, Schottische, Taboo. Wild Work, Wayward, Wingatui, Zaragoza. WELLINGTON ACCEPTANCES. Trentham High-weight Handicap, of 260sovs. Ono mile.—Mandarine 9.13" Roto whero 9.13, First Sight 9.9, Airtight 9 7 Amorist 9.7, Greengrocer 9.4. Green Cloth 9.2, Historic, Flying Shot, Sn’eerer, Clavers 9.0. Fitzherbert Handicap, of 350sovs. Five furlongs.—High Disdain 8.13, Goblin Market 8.3, Royal Duke 8.2, Kaihor B.C, Am-

plifier 7.13, Briar Root, Banket, Monetize 7.12, Miss Gowrie 7.11, Flicker 7.10, Moorgas, Consent, Boston, Kiriana 7.7, Tcheka 7.5, Dumblane, Sungift, Concentrate 11, Miss Ransom, Full Feather, Shona 7.4, Shot •Silk, Pari 7.3, Kentish Lady, Select, Daneing Star, Stanchion 7.0. Wellington Cup Handicap, of’ 1500sovs, One mile and a-half.—Star Stranger 9.8, Footfall 8.11, Piuthair 8.5, Mask 8.4, Set Sail 8.3, Laughing Prince 7.13, Joy Bird, Battlement 7.5, David Garrick 7.3, Bright Glow, Papatu 7.2, Bennanee, Pink Note, Celerity 11, Black Mint. Novar, Ark Overhaul, Countersign 7.0 Anniversary Handicap, of 500sovs. On® mile.—Thorndale 9.5, Sir Archie, Nincom. poop 9.2, Overhaul 9.0, Magna Charta 8.11, Le Choucas 8.10, Damaris. Vertigorn 8.9, Tiega, Gala Day 8.7, Sir Roy 8.5, Assurance, Duke Abbey 8.4, Ring Boy 8.2, Front Rank, Alyson, Cosmetic. Horomea 8.0. Telegraph Handicap, of lOOOsovs. Six furlongs.—Aussie 9.7, The Hawk 8.14), Cimabue 8.9, Crown Area, Eulalie 8.8, Booster 8.4, Money Order, Shirley 8.3, Joy King 8.2, Limited 8.1, Royal Damon 7.1#, Paper Chase 7.9, In the Shade 7.8, LaiL sanne 7.6, Lady Liinond 7.5, Royal Ceres 7.3, Covent Garden 7.2, Good as Gplcj, Sudden Storm, Rascal, Cerf, Silver Coot 7.0.

Ruapehu Handicap (hack conditions), of 260sovs. _ Six furlongs.—Broad Acre 9.'4, The Raider 8.13. Addlepate 8.6, Rotor, Polydectes 8.5, Capitulation 8.3, Camisader 7.12, Billikins 7.9, Erin-go-Bragh, Fair Exchange 7.8, Bronstell 7.6, Alandy 7.4, 1 'aintv Wavs, Dimmer, Ganymede, Heather, Sky Quest, Irish Lad 7.0. Apprentices' Plate.—Aro de Vai, Arikiwai, Amor, Bourse, Blimp, Catkin, Calm Eye, Goshawk, Kindle, Ladykifler, Lady Limond, Paper Boy, Some Lad, Spean Bridge, Starflight, The Swell, Thurnbell, Wildwork, W’ayward. Wellington Stakes, of lOOOsovs; for two-year-olds and three-year-olds; age. Five furlongs.—Baskier, Childsplay, Dark Girl. Gascony, Golden Armour, Pao-nnelli. Prince Humphrey, Silvermine, Silver Paper, Staghunter, Thespian, Ayah.

FORBURY PARK TROTTING HANDICAPS.

VAUXHALL HANDICAP (Harness), Of 200sovs. Class 4.3. One mile and five furlongs.

PAHIATUA HANDICAPS.

; Ballance High Weight Handicap, of 120sovs. Seven furlongs.—Lipsol 10.9, Horomea 10.6, Nucleus 10.0, Ardfinnan 9.13, Willow Wai 9.13, Othon 9.8, Starhoard Light 9.7, Birkie 9.6, Wilderness 9,Q,. .Capitulation 9.5, Moepai 9.4, Lady GAy 9-.4, Revell 9.4, Gordon Swift 9.0, March On 9.0, Card Trick 9.0, Cornhill 9.0,.

Hawera Hack Handicap, of lOOsovs. One mile and 110 yards.—Tintoretto 9.0, Lieutenant Bill 8.8, Inoe 8.3, Discourse 7.11,-Land Rent 7.6, Sneerer 7.6, Fallow 7.3.

■Pahiatua Cup, of 200sovs. One mile and a-quarter.—Novar 9.0, Royal Game 8.12, Waicullus 8.1, Oratrix 8.3, Cerf 8.0, Kilmiss 7.12, Henna 7.6, Ardfinnan 7.3, Gaze 7.3, Bent 7.0, Capitulation 7.0, Lady Gay 7.0. Vigilance 7-0, Twink 7.0. Konui Hack Handicap, of lOOsovs. Seven furlongs. Vigilance 9.0, Ladykiller 8.13, Volplane 8.6, Kindle 8.6, Lin Arlington 8.0, Hypnotic 7.11, Clavers 7.4, Cloyne 7.4, Royal Black 7.2. Makuri Hack Handicap, of lOOsovs. Six furlongs and 55 yards.—The Raider 9.9, Imitation 8.10, Ruakura 8.2, Lady Cynthia 7.13, Tanagra 7.12, Carrigalien 7.11, Desert Lad 7.11, Air Force 7.11, Borsaline 7.7, Tom Byrne 7.7, Moa Bird 7.7, Dainty Ways 7.7, Grey Mist 7.6, Plane 7.4, Hine Horo 7.3, Catrina 7.2, Jazzy 7.0, Vindication 7.0, Golden Shadow 7.0, Miss Scandal 7.0.

President’s Handicap, of 130sovs. Six furlongs and 55 yards.—Mireusonta 9.0, Dobbin 8.5, Coot 7.12, Deluge 7.11, Standard 7.11, Lady Ideal 7.9, Arch Arrow 7.8, Birkie 7.7, Miss Pat 7.7, Moepai 7.1, March On 7.0.- - Eketahuna Hack Handicap, of lOOsovs. Seven. furlongs.—Vigilance 9.3, Ladykiller 9.2, Lin Arlington 8.3, Gordon Swift 8.1, Grey Mist 7.13, Discourse 7.12, Aro de Vai 7-H, Miss Scandal 7.11. FOXTON HANDICAPS. 1 Poroutawhao Hurdles, of 150sovs. One mile and five furlongs.—San Pedro 10.9, Polyphemus 10.5, Panorama 9.8, Axle, Kilburn, Raiapiko 9.3, Nucleus, Birkie, March On 9.0.

Foxton Cup, of 300sovs. One mile and K-quarter.—Waicullus 9.0, Royal Game 8.13, Opa 8.8, Kilmiss 7.13, Henna 7,7, Wanderlust 7.5, Gaze, Ardfinnan 7.4, Huikai 7.3, Our Jack, Bent, Twink 7.0.

0! Himitangi Handicap, of 120sovs. Six furlongs.—Vigilance 9.0, Lady Cynthia 8.3, Molus Bolus 8.1, Lin Arlington, Green Acre 7.12, Borsalino 7.11, White Ringlet 7.7, Hine Hohoro 7.7, Calm Eve, Jazzy, Maui 7.4.

Awahou Hack, of 130sovs. Seven furlongs.—Boy 9.3, Vigilance 9.2, Twink 8.9, Volplane 8.8, Lieutenant Bill 8.6, Lin Arlington, Sandburr, Ince, Kawhakina 8.2, Discourse, Lady Faye, Sneerer 7.11. Anniversary Handicap, of 170sovs. Six furlongs.—Arrow Lad 9.0, Epistlo 8.13, Royal Game 8.7, Vast Acre 8.6, Beaumont 8 ; 0, Dobbin 7.10, Standard 7.2, Miss Pat, Wilderness 7.0.

Maretiri Handicap, of llOsovs. Five furlongs and a-half.— The Raider 9.9, Helotis 8.9, Holus Bolus 7.12, Bissac, Le Champ 7.9, Little Queen 7.7, White Ringlet 7.4, Hine Hohoro, Arrow Boy, Card Trick 7.2, Axle, Gold Shadow, Ring Mart, Whakaaro Royal Black 7.0. Herrington Welter, of 170sovs. One mile. —Royal Game 9.9, Beaumont, Bonogne 9.3, Whenuanui 8.12, Horomea 8.11, Wanderlust 8.9, Huikai 8.5, Olympic 83, Nucleus 8.1, Othon 7.12, Our Jack, Wilderness, March On 7.11. MARTON NOMINATIONS. Trial Handicap.—Cherry Girl, King Willonyx, Wilfred, Rakaroa, Ton Molong, Nightnurse, Sun Yet Sen, Gay Raiment, Calithe, L’Autumn, Mangaruhe, Autumn— Special gelding. Te Kupenga Hack Handicap.—Cherry Girl Royal Time, Nightwitch, Nahi, Gay Raiment. Wairoa Cup.—Butterscotch, Huikai, Atarcria, Princess Nata, Grand National, Carniola. Maiden Scurry Handicap.—Ahalama, Kiinbo, Plimmerton, Maureen, Kathelma, Full o’ the Year, Avozone, Kinsel, Polytivious, Percki, Mahomet. District Hack Handicap.—Rakaroa, Gold Streak Manutai, Cluster, Mangaruhe, Aita, Plimmerton, Diamond Jewel, Percki’. Stewards’ Handicap.—Startle, Jeanette, Inner Harbour, Cherry Girl, Waiocka Jack. Rauwa Hack Handicap.—Royal Time, King Willonyx, Wilfred, Rakaroa, Jen Cymbeline, Calithe, Avazone, L’Autumn Ormond Handicap.—Butterscotch, Huikai, Princess Nata, Carniola, Garzon, Rakaroa. WAIPAPAKAURI HANDICAPS. Waipapakauri Cup. One mile and aquartcr.—Delightment 9.12, Aurumavis 90, Sir Roseberry 8.11. The Author 8.9, Rarakau 8.2, Right and Left 8.1, Illingar 7.12, Rarangi 7.9. Pita 7.7. Piet 7.3, Just Quietly 7.0, Tressilhan 7.0, Comet King 7.0, Caben Feagh 7.0, Wee Marble 7.0. - Houhora Handicap. Six furlongs.—The Author 9.6, Rarakau 9.0, Illingar 8.13, Pita •8,4, Marble Mount 7.13, Just Quietly 7.7, .Arch Queen 7.3. Tressillian 7.0, Creation 7.0. Waning Light 7.0. Caben Feagh 7.0, Cullgie 7.0.

Manganui Handicap. One. mile.—Right and 1 Left 11.5, Rarangi 11.0, Marble Mount 10.10, Fiery Lad 10.7, Arch Queen 9.11, Comet King 9.10. Manihera 9.2, Maunga-

tarira. 9.0, Kyngzonc 9.0, Edifice 9.0. Master Noel 9.01 . • A.wanui Hack. Six furlongs.'—Exalted 9.0. Marble "Mount . 9.o.‘Fiery Lad 9.3 Arch Queen 8.0, Coronax 8.0, Wee Marble 8.0, Bright Dawn 8.0, Creation 8.0. Houkora 7.12, Roman Abbey 7.11, Bombardier 7.11, Quaestor 7.7, Joke Form 7.6, Sunny Morn 7.0, Kaihoremai 70, Bayley Damon 7.0, Kyngzone 7.0, Taumua' 7.0, Some Test 7.0, Sussex 7.0, Colville Queen 7.0. Kaitaia Handicap. Seven furlongs.— Exalted 9.5. Marble Mount 9:5, Bright Dawn 8.9, Comet King 8.8, Michael 7.7, Winning Lass 7.7, Joke Form 7.7, Scrap o’ Paper 7.6, Waning Light 7.2, Furore 7.0, Master Leigh 7.0, Bier 7.0, Uno 7.0 Tiny Mint 7.0, Gay Cocade 7.0, Sussex 7.0, Adjure 7.0. Ahipara Handicap. Six furlongs.—Dave 8.0, Marble Mount 7.12, Bright Dawn 7:2, Arch Queen 7.2, Creation 7.0, Winning Lass 7.0, British King 7.0, Roman Abbey 7.0, King Leslie 7.0. Waihara Handicap. Six furlongs.—Dave 10.7, Aurumavis 10.1, Marble Mount 8.7, Exalted 7.6, Takatama 7.5, Arch Queen 7.0, Winning Lass 7.0, Bright Dawn 7.0, Blago 7.0, Quaestor 7.0. Maiden Handicap. Five, furlongs.—Bombardier 9.0, Edifice 8.8, Gay Cockade 8.8, Master Noel 8.6. Bayly Damon 8.0, Tinotama 8.0, Kawiti 8.0, British King 8.0, Kildcar 8.0, Tai Kawhana 8.0, Loasby 8.0, . Gazerin 8.0, King Leslie 8.0, Furore 7.13, Kaihoremai 7.7, Cullgie 7.2. Taumua 7.0, Sunny Morn 7.0, Tiny Mist 7.0, Colville Queen 7.0.

TAKAPUNA HANDICAPS.

Orewa Hight Weight Handicap, or SCOsovs. One mile, three furlongs 40 yards.—Red Comet 10.8, Uralla 10.5, Ripon Abbey 9.12, Beau Cavalier 9.11, Bold Front 9.7, Acushla 9.5, Lady Spalpeen 9.3, Pekatahi 9.1, Bizzaro 9.1, Frowning Beauty 9.0.

Summer Zealandia Handicap, of 400sovs. Seven furlongs.—Dayguard 9.0, Branson 8.12, Lo Choucas 8.11, Hipo 8.10, Siaosi 8.7, Town Guard 8.7, Auramavis 8.5, Princess Ronnie 8.4, True Blood 8.3, I own Bank 8.3, Matinee 8.2, Ti Tree 8.0, Tea Time 8.0, Maeroon 7.12, Archeno 7.11, Flying Juliet 7.10, Gulden Krist 7.7, Te Koreke 7.6, Autornne 7.5, Saucy Lass 7.3, The Immigrant 7.3, Yaqui 7.3, King Emerald 7.3, Quillfire 7.3, Appellant 7.3, Bright Dawn 7.3, Prince Lu 7.3. Takapuna Cup, of lOOOsovs. One mile and a-half.—Pegaway 9.0, Eden Hall 8.2, Transformer 8.1, Desert Glow 7.12, Mint Leaf 7.11, Hipo 7.7, Awarere True Blood 7.3, Alonsoa 7.0, Scat 7.0, Wedding March 7.0. Saucy Lass 7.0. Ferry Handicap, of 275sovs. Soven furlongs.—Saucy Lass 9.0, Rarakau 8.13, Abbey Day 8.11, Winsome Boy 8.8, Ripon Abbey 8.6, Golden Wedding 8.5, Orchus 8.3, Whaka King 8.3, Dress Circle 8.2, Robinson 8.1, Speechless 8.1, Catapult 8.0. Ariculus 7.13, Dimmer 7.13, Welcome Home 7.12, Air King 7.12, Bombardier 7.11, Micrometer 7.10, Atapai 7.9, Desert Knight 7.9, Palmares 7.9, Creation 7.8 British King 7.8, Gay Stockade 7.7, Lupurious 7.7, Salamander 7.7, Fane 7.7. Calliope Handicap, of 450sovs. Five furlongs.—Prodice 9.3, The Begum 8.1. Mauriena 7.11, Valkyrian colt 7.8 Mithra 7.5, Footpad 7.4, Valquette 7.3, Catonian 7.3, Prince of Orange 7.2, Nankin Blue 7.1, Justify 7.0 Winnington 7.0, White Wings 7.0. Merxces 7.0, Mon Star 7.0, Snowdrift 7.0.

Hauraki Hack Handicap, of 325sovs. Nine furlongs.—Saucy Lass 9.0, Judge’s Box 8.11, Piet 8.10, War Officer 8.8, Baby Bun 8.6, Golden Wedding 8.5, Bright Dawn 8.2, Quinsilia 8.1, Lady Robinson 8.1, Bamaha 8.0, Bold Front, 8.0, Acushla 7.12, Corinax 7.12 Takuranga 7.11, Arch Queen 7.11, Captain Cobham 7.10, Schoor 7.8, The Lover 7.8, Pekatahi 7.7, Creation 7.7.’ Stewards’ Handicap, of 500sovs. Six furlongs.—Nancy Lee 9.2, Paganelli 8.9, Awarere 8.3, In the Shade 8.1, Ruffles 8.0, Auramavis 7.11, Tea Time 7.9 Melissa 7.8, Dave 7.6, High Finance 7.5, Flying Juliet 7.3, Prince Otto 7.0. Value 7.0, Appellant 7.0, Prince Lu 7.0. BEAUMONT RACING CLUB. The annual meeting of the Beaumont Racing Club, held on the 6tn inst,. was attended by a representative gathering of members. The President (Mr J. Sheehy), in moving the adoption of the annual report and balance sheet, drew members’ attention to the increased gate takings, tending to show the increasing popularity of the meeting. Paid admissions amounted to £3l 16s, which was considered very satisfactory. Last year £9Ol was given in stakes, and for tlu coming meeting the same amount, plus a cup valued at £25, has been allocated. During the year £176 was spent upon the club’s property. The course has been widened and the bends eased New turnstiles have been erected and every effort has been made ♦ortho consideration of the public’s comfort. The club has decided not to charge motor car admission, as it is felt that the motor plays a big part in the club’s activities, and is the means of bringing fully 90 per cent, of its patrons to the course. Government taxes again took a large slice of the club’s funds, close on £lOOO being paid out altogether. Notwithstanding this the club is in a healthy financial condition, and a policy of constant improvement in property and stakes is being followed.

The election of office-bearers for the ensuing year saw most of the retiring officers re-elected, and one and all are enthusiastic at the prospects for the next meeting. It is hoped that the Dunedin owners will again afford the club their support not only with nominations, but with their presence as well.

Wattle Patch scr yds bhd. Watersong . scr Huegood .. .. 24 Audalie .. . . scr Jade Oval 24 Peter Fashion scr Fox Trot . . .. 24 Quickfire .. . . scr Hawkesbury’s Ruby Bingen . . scr Pride .. .. 36 Major Domo . . scr Reta Corona .. 36 Deceitful .. . . scr Peter Bov .. 48 Horatio . . . . scr Len Wood 7? Dohray Wilkes scr Young Tom .. 72 Arctotis . . .' . scr Alpha Wilkes 72 All Peters . scr Avalanche 72 Brent Bov . scr Nelson Boy . . 96 Lady Bingen scr ELECTRIC HANDICAP - (Saddle). Of 250sovs. Class 2.17. One mile Marinca .. . . scr yds bhd. Lord Bingen . . scr Daisy Pointer 12 Lucky Dillon scr Locanda General 12 Ayr . scr Fashion Queen 12 Pointalena . scr Lingfield .. .. 12 Omaha . scr Granite City 12 Storm Bell . scr ’ Huon Denver 12 Sahib . scr Firpo 12 Planet . scr Desert Star .. 24 Four Bells . scr Jean M'Elwyn 24 Locanda Child scr Bismurate 2£ Dawson Bingen set Event 24 Kate Thorpe . . scr Queen’s General 24 Bold Bill .. . . scr King Pointer 36 Lenamhor . scr Dalmeny .. .. 36 yds bhd. Mountain High Jinks . . 12 Chimes .. .. 36 MUSSELBURGH HANDICAP (Harness). X’ Of 225sovs. Class 4.50. Two miles. Pieter yds bhd. Timmerman scr Randolph .. .. 48 Fairlight , . . . ecr Little Johnnie 48 Bon Wood . scr Swiftbine .... 72 Len Wood . scr Tamerlane 84 Avalanche . . . . scr Nelson Peter the First scr M'Kinnev . • 84 yds bhd. Nourmahal 96 , Young Tom ., . 12 Our Iadv .. .. 120 Sea Queen .. 24 Blue Thorpe .. 120 Sarsaparilla •. . 36 DUNEDIN CUP HANDICAP •; ( (Harness). Of 725sovs. Class 4.32. Two miles. Jolly Chimes scr yds bhd. Harry Audubon scr Bonny Logan 36 William the Trampfast 36 Great .. . . scr Concliffe .. .. 36 Downcast .. . . scr Terence Dillon 36 Logan Holme scr Logan Park .. 48 yds bhd. Machine Gun 48 St. Maura . 12 Logan Chief .. 43 Silk Thread .. 12 Acron 60 Golden Devon 12 Sea Pearl 60 Pan Yan .. .. . 24 Dalnahine 84 Pluto . 24 Jewel Pointer 96 Taurekareka .. . 36 SOUTHLAND HANDICAP (Harness), Of 250sovs. Class 3.57. One mile and five furlongs. Emulight .. . . scr yds bhd. Hereweka .. . . scr Pet Locanciu .. 24 Don Cliff .. . . scr Red Swithin .. 24 Brown Admiral scr Needles .. 36 Spring Flower scr Azeleas .. .. 36 Athalone .. . . scr Royal Authoress 36 Rose Marie . scr Springnote .. 36 Homelight .. . . scr Hush-a-bve 36 Real Light . scr John Logan .. 36 Don Derby . scr Storm Bell 36 Celestial .. . . scr Free Lance .. 48 Wilkie Bard . . scr Kibiringi 48 Dundas Boy . . scr Nan Brent 48 yds bhd. Warepa .. .. 60 Malice .. .. 12 Stockade Junior 60 Cardinal and Kinney Dillon 72 Blue .. .. 12 Nelson M'Elwyn 72 Vikota .. .. 24 Nelson Fav .. 84 Firebrand 24 Great Form .. 84 Drake 24 OTAGO CUP HANDICAP ’ 1 (Harness), 1 Of 425sovs. Class 4.39. Two miles Duke Bingen .. . scr yds bhd. Our Lady . S( Cannonball 24 Blue Thorpe ., . scr Little Logan .. 24 Petroleuse , scr Native Star .. 36 yds bhd. John Mauritius 60 Clonmel .. .. 12 Elzear 60 Engagement .. 12 Trampfast .. 103 KING GEORGE HANDICAP (Harness), Of 275sovs. Class 4.42. Two miles.

Lucky. Dillop .. scr yds bhd. J(j,ogap Hanlon scr Transport 12 Okoura,. .. .. scr La Sonette .. 12 Slump .. .. scr Hector’s Own 24 liberal .. .. scr Bold Bill 24 Nelson M'Elwyn scr Four Bells 24 Searchlight Lad scr Panto’.. .... 36 i■; > •! ■ yds bhd. Theckla Boy .-. 36 Jackie Audubon 12 Hunon Denver 36 Vesuvius .. .. 12 Acre ....... 48 Sojne Wilkes 12 Fashion Queen 60 Tennessee’s Daphne D’Oro 72 «...Child .. .. 12 Epigram . .. 96 FLYING HANDICAP (Harness), '■ Of 300sov6. Class 2.16. One mile. Lord Bingen .. scr yds bhd. Diamond Child scr William the Daisy Pointer scr Great .. ..' 24 Grjinite City .. scr Dalmeny 24 Lpchree ,. .. scr Lady Embrace 24 -yds bhd. Donside .. .. 24 Event .... .. 12 Nantwich .. .. 36 Desert Star . . 12 Harold Burwood 36 .Albert Logan 12 Downcast 36 Jean M'Elwyn 12 Brentloc .. .. 48 King -Pointer 24 Logan Park .. 48 Bob Logan 24